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Cosmetology Training Center

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, Cosmetology Training Center is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Cosmetology Training Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cosmetology Training Center is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cosmetology Training Center is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 69%.

Cosmetology Training Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Cosmetology Training Center are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Cosmetology Training Center was $12,050. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Cosmetology Training Center net price calculator

$12,050

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average $12,746
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Cosmetology Training Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,050 $46 $11,368 $12,838 $14,285 $12,230 $15,674
2021 $12,096 $775 (7%) $11,063 $10,151 $14,729 $14,923 $14,207
2020 $11,321 $1,302 (10%) $10,602 $8,196 $14,538 $14,917 $13,569
2019 $12,623 $2,483 (24%) $10,572 $12,128 $14,025 $14,890 $16,154
2018 $10,140 $344 (3%) $9,407 $6,322 $15,189 $14,451 $14,527
2017 $10,484 $1,281 (11%) $9,231 $11,045 $9,035 $13,315 $14,432
2016 $11,765 $1,708 (17%) $10,391 $11,283 $13,889 $14,600
2015 $10,057 $2,326 (30%) $8,731 $8,542 $12,480 $13,840 $14,414
2014 $7,731 -- $7,338 $6,126 $10,207 $11,676 $11,676

How does Cosmetology Training Center's $12,050 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Louisiana colleges, that number is $12,746. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 1% Expensive
Advance Beauty College logo Advance Beauty College
Garden Grove CA
Private $14,143 17% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Cosmetology Training Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Cosmetology Training Center received on average $4,943 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,943
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 49% $4,787 $86,166
Other Federal Grant 18 49% $4,787 $86,166
State Grant/Scholarships 14 38% $3,731 $52,240
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 76% $4,943 $138,406

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 78% of freshman students at Cosmetology Training Center received $5,613 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,613
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 29 78% $5,613 $162,786
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 29 78% $5,613 $162,786

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Cosmetology Training Center sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 47

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 36 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 32 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

88.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 36 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

11.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Cosmetology Training Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.9% of undergraduate students being women and 1.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 89, with 88 women and 1 men.

  • men 1.1% 1 students
  • women 98.9% 88 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 47% 42 students
  • 20-21 30% 27 students
  • 22-24 8% 7 students
  • 25-29 7% 6 students
  • 40-49 3% 3 students
  • 30-34 2% 2 students
  • 35-39 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Cosmetology Training Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational